The Ipcress File (1965)
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- Passed
- 1h 49min
- Drama, Thriller
- 02 Aug 1965 (USA)
- Movie
In London, a wisecracking spy investigates the kidnapping and brainwashing of British scientists while dealing with the constraints of his agency's bureaucracy.
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Awards:
- Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Harry Palmer
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| Nigel Green | ... |
Major Dalby
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| Guy Doleman | ... |
Colonel H.L. Ross
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| Sue Lloyd | ... |
Jean Courtney
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| Gordon Jackson | ... |
Jock Carswell
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Aubrey Richards | ... |
Dr. Radcliffe
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| Frank Gatliff | ... |
Bluejay
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| Thomas Baptiste | ... |
Barney
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Oliver MacGreevy | ... |
Housemartin
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| Freda Bamford | ... |
Alice
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Pauline Winter | ... |
Charlady
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| Anthony Blackshaw | ... |
Edwards
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Barry Raymond | ... |
Gray
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David Glover | ... |
Chilcott-Oakes
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| Stanley Meadows | ... |
Inspector Pat Keightley
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Peter Ashmore | ... |
Sir Robert
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Mike Murray | ... |
Raid Inspector
(as Michael Murray)
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Anthony Baird | ... |
Raid Sergeant
(as Antony Baird)
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| Tony Caunter | ... |
O.N.I. Man
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Charles Rea | ... |
Taylor
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Ric Hutton | ... |
Records Officer
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Douglas Blackwell | ... |
Murray
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Richard Burrell | ... |
Operator
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| Glynn Edwards | ... |
Police Station Sergeant
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Zsolt Vadaszffy | ... |
Prison Doctor
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Josef Behrmann | ... |
Prison Guard
(as Joseph Behrmann)
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| Max Faulkner | ... |
Prison Guard
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Paul S. Chapman | ... |
Prison Guard
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| Barbara Roscoe | ... |
Rita (scenesDeleted)
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| Richard Beale | ... |
Security Clerk (uncredited)
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Victor Charrington | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Michael Collins | ... |
R.S.M. (uncredited)
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Howell Evans | ... |
First Agent (uncredited)
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Peter Evans | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Audience Member at Symposium (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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Pat Judge | ... |
Bluejay's Minder (uncredited)
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Mollie Maureen | ... |
Tea Girl (uncredited)
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Richard Neller | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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Dido Plumb | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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| David Saire | ... |
Technician (uncredited)
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Jack Sharp | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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George Spence | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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William F. Sully | ... |
Bluejay's Minder (uncredited)
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| Maggie Wright | ... |
Dalby's Staff (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sidney J. Furie | ||
Written by
| Len Deighton | ... | (novel) |
| W.H. Canaway | ... | (screenplay) (as Bill Canaway) & |
| James Doran | ... | (screenplay) |
| Lionel Davidson | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Johanna Harwood | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Lukas Heller | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Ken Hughes | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Charles D. Kasher | ... | executive producer |
| Ronald Kinnoch | ... | associate producer |
| Harry Saltzman | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Otto Heller | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Peter R. Hunt | ... | (as Peter Hunt) |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (as Weston Drury Jnr.) |
Production Design by
| Ken Adam | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Murton | ||
Makeup Department
| Philip Leakey | ... | makeup artist (as Phil Leakey) |
| Barbara Ritchie | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Denis Johnson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred Slark | ... | assistant director |
| Denis Johnson Jr. | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Michael White | ... | set dresser |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Maurice Askew | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Davies | ... | sound mixer |
| Ben Rayner | ... | sound editor |
| Nicholas Stevenson | ... | assembly editor |
| Norman Wanstall | ... | sound editor |
| Desmond Briscoe | ... | electronic sound effects (uncredited) |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Elvin | ... | camera operator |
| John Morgan | ... | focus |
| George Courtney Ward | ... | stills |
| Len Prout | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Muriel Dickson | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Ross MacKenzie | ... | location manager (as Ross Mackenzie) |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leon Calvert | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Vic Flick | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Tristan Fry | ... | musician: percussion and timpani (uncredited) |
| John Leach | ... | musician: cimbalom (uncredited) |
| Sidney Margo | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
| John Scott | ... | musician: saxophone (uncredited) |
| Eric Tomlinson | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pat Moon | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| William Bartholemew | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Maurice Landsberger | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1965) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1965) (United States) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1965) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (1965) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (1965) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1965) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Sweden (1965) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Parvisfilmi (1966) (Finland) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1970) (United States) (tv)
- Gold Film (1972) (Italy) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Videoscope (1981) (Australia) (video)
- Georgiadis Ilekroniki (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Rank Video Library (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pickwick Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1990) (Finland) (tv)
- TF1 (1993) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Carlton Video (1999) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- PVB Editions (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sound & Media (2005) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Filmax Home Video (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
- Future Film (2005) (Finland) (DVD) (3-disc Ultimate Harry Palmer Box)
- Magna Pacific (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Granada Ventures (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Star Media Entertainment (2006) (Norway) (DVD)
- Seven Sept (2007) (France) (DVD)
- Future Film (2008) (Finland) (DVD) (1-disc edition)
- ITV DVD (2008) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Beyond Home Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Cult Media (2014) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (DVD)
- NRK2 (2015) (Norway) (tv)
- NRK2 (2016) (Norway) (tv)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Imprint Films (2021) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Premium Cine (2021) (Spain) (video)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Films (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- ITVX (2023) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Gate Recording Theatre (sound dubbing)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
- Pinewood Studios (made at)
- C.T.S. Studios (music recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Several leading Western scientists have been kidnapped only to reappear a fews days later. Unfortunately, each scientist has been brainwashed and is now completely useless. The British send Agent Harry Palmer to investigate. Palmer is surprised to be selected for such a mission (considering his past) and believes he has been chosen because he is expendable.
Written by Dave Jenkins |
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| Taglines | The spy story of the century... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Harry Palmer is depicted as an accomplished cook, but when you see Palmer skillfully break a couple of eggs, the hands in the close-up belong to Len Deighton, author of the book on which this movie was based. Deighton was an accomplished cook and also wrote a comic strip about cooking for The Observer. The walls of Palmer's kitchen are full of these strips. See more » |
| Goofs | When Harry Palmer is imprisoned in a cell, on two occasions, as he leans up in the bed, his left arm touches the "solid" brick scenery wall causing it to move, showing that it is not solid. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #8.1 (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Ipcress File (Main Title) See more » |
| Quotes |
Palmer:
The fellow whose job I'm taking, will he show me the ropes? Major Dalby: Maybe - if you're in touch with the spirit world. Palmer: I beg your pardon? Major Dalby: He was shot this morning. See more » |